Doctor Who in general and Steven Moffat in particular have a special talent for distracting you with comedy before blindsiding you with angst. River Songs bittersweet ending however is entirely earned and while it is sad it is far from hopeless. This is the story that River deserved, one that showcases her wild joie de vivre while honoring her vulnerability. Its also a great way to transition Capaldis Doctor from cool intellectual to romantic hero. One of the best things about Capaldis tenure is that he is allowed to grow as a character. What will happen in series ten? There are rumors that it may be the last series for both Peter Capaldi and Steven Moffat. It is certain we will see a new companion and weve been told to expect new writing talent. Series nine was dark and brilliant and filled with mostly strong episodes that gave us compelling new characters and riveting stories. If series ten retains this level of quality we have a glowing future to look forward to.
Mary Ogle is the author and illustrator of “Orangeroof Zoo” a whimsical tale of magical realism told through the pages of a coloring book for adults. Working as a professional artist in the digital medium, Mary’s commissions have included everything from fine art to fan art, book cover design, illustration and book layout. Find more of Mary’s work at www.maryogle.com. Mary currently finds inspiration in the Ojai Valley, residing in a snug little cottage with a recalcitrant cat.
